The rapid pace of growth of the real estate market forces developers to expand their field of activity. Not only high-rise buildings are being actively built, but also country houses, summer cottages, and cottage townships. And although innovative materials and technologies are becoming fashionable, brick remains an irreplaceable raw material. When using a material such as red brick in construction: dimensions, weight and its cost are of great importance to the buyer.
Red brick is used in a wide range of construction works
Varieties of bricks
Currently, there are different types of bricks. This building material is classified by color, size, area of use, internal filling.
The color of the brick is:
- red (ceramic);
- white (silicate).
Scheme of the construction of a wall of red brick and foam blocks
Brick dimensions:
- standard (single);
- one and a half;
- double;
- Euro;
- modular.
By design, a brick can be:
- private (construction);
- facing.
Bricks are distinguished by filling:
- full-bodied;
- void.
Solid brick is a common material for building houses
Each type of material has its own special dimensions and characteristics. And although the price of this raw material is quite high compared to alternative options, most builders still choose it for its quality and reliability. Photos of red brick houses clearly demonstrate how respectable and durable such structures look.
It is interesting! Archaeological finds prove that people made the first bricks over 4000 years ago.
Before starting the construction of a house, you should carefully calculate how much and what material is needed. This will help to avoid unnecessary expenses later.
Construction of a two-layer brick wall with thermal insulation: 1 - hollow brick, 2 - insulation (mineral or basalt wool, etc.), 3 - facing brick
How to calculate a red brick correctly: dimensions, weight, cost
When you already have a project for the future house, you can make an estimate. This will help to clearly determine the number of pallets ordered. Preparatory work is very important, because surplus building materials are your wasted money.
Shortage is an even worse problem, since a new batch of bricks will differ significantly in density, color, price. Transportation costs will be an additional disadvantage. Therefore, take measurements and calculations seriously. The time spent will pay off due to significant savings in your own funds.
3D project for the construction of a two-storey red brick cottage
Dimensions of red brick
The red brick size standard has the following dimensions: 250x120x65 mm. The name "one and a half" or "double" speaks for itself. This means that you need to multiply the size of an ordinary red brick by the appropriate factor: 1.4 or 2.1. That is, the size of a red one-and-a-half brick is 250x120x88 mm, and a double brick is 250x120x138 mm. This is data from long-established norms. However, each manufacturer can make small changes to the existing parameters. Therefore, before buying, you should clarify all the dimensions of the purchased product.
If you made calculations based on the standard size of a red brick, then you should make the necessary edits. Note that the dimensions of a single red brick completely coincide with the dimensions of an ordinary red brick. These types differ not in their dimensions, but in indicators of such physical properties as:
- frost resistance;
- moisture absorption;
- heat capacity;
- emptiness.
Sizes of single, one and a half and double bricks
Both the dimensions of a solid red brick and the dimensions of a hollow brick are standard and equal.
Dimensions of facing red bricks
This type of building material is easy and quick to install. High consumer demand has made it possible to significantly expand its configuration: from ceramic to curly. The dimensions of this type of brick are fully consistent with the standard: 250x120x65 mm. However, a new, European format has recently become popular: 250x85x65 mm.
Dimensions of red brick for the foundation
For the construction of the foundation and basement floor, ordinary solid brick is most often used.
Red brick can be used to build a foundation and building basement
Useful advice! To check if you have chosen the right foundation brick - wet it with water. Instant moisture absorption means a substandard material that is subject to rapid deterioration.
The size of the red brick for the plinth is fully consistent with the usual standards. It is quite comfortable to lay and fit, environmentally friendly (does not grow moldy).
Kiln red brick size
For laying out a furnace or fireplace structure, refractory fireclay bricks are used, which has the following parameters:
- length - 250 mm;
- width - 120 mm;
- height - 65 mm.
Dimensions of refractory fireclay (oven) brick
How many red bricks are in a brick pallet
To deliver the building material intact, it is stacked in pallets. Laying is done according to the principle of a herringbone or cross dressing. For reliability, the top packaging is applied (film, metal tape). According to the degree of filling with red bricks, the weight of the pallet is as follows:
- 200 kg;
- 750 kg;
- 900 kg.
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Standard brick: dimensions, characteristics, areas of use. Classification, application, varieties and their features. How to independently choose a brick for construction and finishing work.
A certain number of pieces is placed on one pallet, which has long been accurately calculated by specialists. But even this value has deviations, due to fluctuations in the weight of one red brick. Bricks on a pallet are usually counted in pieces, namely:
- facing - 300-360 pcs.;
- single - 420 pcs.;
- one and a half - 380-390 pcs.;
- basement - 480-600 pcs.
The number of bricks in one pallet can range from 300 to 600 pieces
Attention! When making a general estimate, take into account such a discrepancy in numbers in advance.
For convenience, you can calculate this building material in cubes. This is a more accurate calculation, but discrepancies will still be present. So, how many red bricks are in 1 m3:
- 512 pcs. - single;
- 378 pcs. - one and a half;
- 255 pcs. - double.
Existing types of building brick masonry
How much does a red brick weigh
The weight of a red brick is influenced by several factors, such as size, shape, purpose.From this, the weight of red bricks varies from 1.3 to 7.2 kg. The lightest is considered to be facing (hollow) - 1.32 - 3.2 kg. The weight of a red solid brick 250x120x65 mm ranges from 3.3 to 7.2 kg. The approximate weight of red brick (250x120x65, but hollow) starts from 2.3 kg and reaches 5 kg.
Red brick - price per piece
The cost of this building material directly depends on the manufacturer. For example, the average price per piece of red solid brick is 8 rubles. However, most stores often hold all sorts of promotions, so you can find it for 7.20 rubles. The price of a red solid brick will be much higher than that of a hollow brick (due to weight). To find out how much a facing red brick costs, just go to the website of any building supermarket. The minimum cost is 3.20 rubles.
Brick with delivery will cost an average of 2 rubles per piece
It has been many years since people started making bricks. However, despite modern analogues, experts prefer this particular building material, and recommend using bricks when building your own house. This is the guarantee that your structure will be strong, beautiful and durable.
